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This point, above the knee, activates the channel and benefits the knee, dispelling wind-cold.
Location
On the anterior thigh, 3 cun proximal to the superolateral border of the patella, on the line connecting the ASIS and the lateral border of the patella.
Anatomy
Between rectus femoris and vastus lateralis; the lateral circumflex femoral artery; the anterior and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Activates the channel and dispels wind-cold
- Benefits the knee and leg
Indications
Pain, coldness and weakness of the knee and leg, and motor impairment of the lower limb.
Needling
1.0-1.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With ST-34 and ST-35 for knee disorders.
Classical Text References
A local point for the knee.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.